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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,166.53, 833,771.21 and 332,255.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,166.53, 833,771.21 and 332,255.12 is: 458,523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,166.53 : 833,771.21 = 332,255.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,166.53/833,771.21 = 332,255.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,166.53x = 833,771.21 × 332,255.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,166.53x = 277,024,750,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,024,750,092.88/604,166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,523.83

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